Responsible for direction of patient care in the operative environment. Manages staff members in the Surgery, SPD and Anesthesia Departments. Consults with staff, physicians and Chief Nursing Officer on nursing issues and interpretation of hospital policies to ensure patient needs are met. Maintains performance improvement activities within the department and participates in Quality activities. Performs scheduling duties and formulates budget for department. This is a "working Manager" position which includes assisting the surgical team during operative and invasive procedures.

Administers the nursing program in a hospital, nursing home, or other medical facility to maintain standards of patient care. Requires an advanced degree in nursing and is licensed as a Registered Nurse. Responsible for the overall quality of care provided by the organization's nursing personnel. Advises medical staff, department heads, and administrators in matters related to nursing service and strategies. Interprets policies and objectives of nursing service to staff and community groups. Monitors the operations of the nursing staff and ensures compliance with regulations on organizational and governmental standards and practices. Schedules staff and conducts employee performance reviews. Provides nursing care to patients on an as needed basis.

QUALIFICATIONS

Current South Dakota Registered Nurse license.

Current South Dakota RN license is required or multi-state licensure privileges.

Bachelors Degree in nursing preferred.

About Sanford Health:

At Sanford Health, we are dedicated to the work of health and healing. Every day, we show that commitment by delivering the highest quality of care to the communities we serve. We are leaders in health care and strive to provide patients across the region with convenient access to expert medical care, leading-edge technologies and world-class facilities.

In addition to strong clinical care, we are also committed to research, education and community growth. We engage in medical research to not only discover innovative ways to provide care, but also cures for common diseases. We continuously seek new ways to achieve our vision of improving the human condition here in your community, across the region and around the world.

The entire team at Sanford Health recognizes the value of healthy families and communities. We continue to gain momentum and expand our reach. Together, we can make a positive difference now, and in the future.

Sanford is an EEO/AA Employer M/F/Disability/Vet. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation for help with your online application, please call 1-877-243-1372 or send an email to talent@sanfordhealth.org .

Sanford Health in Bemidji, MN, is the largest health care provider in the region. For more than 100 years, Sanford Health has been providing quality care close to home for tens of thousands of people. With innovative health care services, highly trained physicians and medical specialists, Sanford Health is leading the way to health and healing.

About Sanford Aberdeen:

Sanford Aberdeen Medical Center is a state-of-the-art hospital, newly built in 2012 to meet the growing health care needs of the Aberdeen region. The 48-bed, full-service regional hospital is attached to Sanford Aberdeen Clinic and is part of the Sanford Health organization, an integrated health system headquartered in the Dakotas. It is one of the largest health systems in the nation with 43 hospitals and over 250 clinics in nine states and four countries. Sanford Health’s 28,000 employees, including 1,400 physicians, make it the largest employer in the Dakotas. Nearly $1 billion in gifts from philanthropist Denny Sanford have allowed for several initiatives, including global children's clinics, genomic medicine and specialized centers researching cures for type 1 diabetes, breast cancer and other diseases.

About Sanford Chamberlain:

Directly off of the mighty Missouri river and on the Lewis and Clark Trail, Chamberlain is a great destination for recreational activities including boating, hunting, fishing, camping, rodeos, golf, paddle boarding, biking, hiking along the river, walking trails and is an area rich in culture, history and heritage.

Sanford Health is an integrated health system headquartered in the Dakotas. It is one of the largest health systems in the nation with 43 hospitals and over 250 clinics in nine states and four countries. Sanford Health’s 28,000 employees, including 1,400 physicians, make it the largest employer in the Dakotas. Nearly $1 billion in gifts from philanthropist Denny Sanford have allowed for several initiatives, including global children's clinics, genomic medicine and specialized centers researching cures for type 1 diabetes, breast cancer and other diseases.